race day: danesfort half marathon
A rather relaxed approach to race day for a change, as all roads led to Kilkenny for the JJ Reddy Danesfort Half Marathon. Start time… Read More »race day: danesfort half marathon
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race day: clonmel half marathon
Out of bed at 0630h to do nothing but relax. A little bag-packing, breakfast preparation, and standing on the deck to breathe in the cool… Read More »race day: clonmel half marathon
the experiments: experiment two
Last week, I ran my first 20-miler in a long time with the idea of bringing it into my experiments catalogue. It worked well. As… Read More »the experiments: experiment two
the experiments: experiment one
I’m now out on my own following the completion of my guinea pig trial. That means it’s time for some experiments of my own construction.… Read More »the experiments: experiment one
testing completed: end of watch
So, I’ve just finished my guinea pig trial and all repeat testing completed. A truly enjoyable and eye-opening experience. I have learned so much from… Read More »testing completed: end of watch
half measures: a lifetime equalling pb
My club’s annual half marathon took place today. Normally this is an event that I specifically train for, if I’m not helping out with marshal… Read More »half measures: a lifetime equalling pb
10 miles: under 70 minutes
My 10-mile PB has been a thing of great concern to me in recent years. Firstly, I don’t race a lot of 10-mile routes so… Read More »10 miles: under 70 minutes
maxed out: under the bar
That was a different week! Operation Guinea Pig kicked off this week with two days of testing. First up was blood lactate threshold, gait and… Read More »maxed out: under the bar
guinea pig: my name is jonathan
I’ve always been rather keen to try new things and experiment when it comes to fitness. In some ways I think I have always been… Read More »guinea pig: my name is jonathan
picking up the pieces: analysis
Picking up the pieces after licking my wounds proved to be a painful analysis. I took off for a nice long walk on Tramore Beach… Read More »picking up the pieces: analysis